These light crispy onion rings are sliced thin and spiced just right with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder and cumin. My family likes them alongside grilled burgers. They're even good as leftovers....
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From Desert Hot Springs, California, Marian Ridgeway writes, "My neighbor and I used to have a friendly competition for that first ripe tomato! This side dish with orzo is always a favorite."
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This rice has a mild, pleasant flavor. For color and extra nutrition, I sometimes add a bit of carrot, celery, tomato, peas or corn-whatever I have handy.-Mary Jo Massnick, Stuart, Florida
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It's a wonderful alternative to pasta and a great way to show how tasty vegetables can be.-Michelle Smith, Eldersburg, Maryland
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Perfect for Easter Sunday, Sandy Moyer sends Pineapple Casserole. "It is a wonderful side dish with ham," she writes from Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania.
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I've been making this recipe for more than 40 years. The pancakes are delicious with cheese sauce or sausage gravy. You might even get picky eaters who love pancakes to eat their veggies! -Agnes Landgraf,...
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In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish-and my kids eat it up. The crispy salami is the "hook." -Jennifer Mcnabb, Brentwood, Tennessee
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Great with steak or any meat, this is one of our best-loved potato "sidekicks." Sometimes I add sliced fresh mushrooms and sliced fresh zucchini tossed with a little olive oil after the potatoes have baked...
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This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. -Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah
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This an old family recipe that everyone still looks forward to. The satisfying combination of brown rice, pearl barley and bulgur makes this tasty side dish special enough for company. -Mary Knudson of...
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Couple the spirit-warming specialty with crunchy Herbed French Bread Karin Bailey of Golden, Colorado adds a little pizzazz to a store-bought loaf with only three ingredients. Freshly minced herbs liven...
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The tangy side dish is a snap to stir up, too. Pineapple-Glazed Carrots have a unique honey-pineapple coating that's sure to have diners asking for the secret. The rapid recipe is an ideal accompaniment...
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"These crisp golden rounds are a fun and different way to serve eggplant," notes Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas." Even folks who aren't fond of eggplant like it fixed this way."
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Port is a sweet red wine that's often served as a dessert beverage, but it adds a deep flavor to our family's hearty stuffing. -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin
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With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a definite crowd-pleaser. Water chestnuts and a teriyaki dressing give this...
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For as far as we can trace, all my ancestors were Pennsylvania Dutch. Add to that the fact my father was a potato farmer, and you see why we never had a holiday dinner without potato "filling" (Pennsylvania...
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These sweet potatoes became a family tradition when I was a child and now is a one of my family's favorites. The flavor of fresh lemon compliments the sweet potatoes and the touch of brown sugar results...
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To round out any fireside meal. Evelyn Pedersen of West Concord, Minnesota shares her hearty, meaty bean casserole. "Serve it with corn bread on a cold winter day," she suggests.-Evelyn Pedersen, West...
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Mexican food is my grandmother's favorite. I wanted a perfect side for her legendary tacos, and this chile-lime grilled corn turned out to be just right. -Ashley Crainshaw, Shawnee, Kansas
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This creamy casserole is filled with tender cauliflower and topped with a sprinkling of crispy herb stuffing. It's become one of our favorite Christmas casseroles that appeals to both kids and adults in...
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Small red potatoes, partially peeled, make an eye-catching presentation in this simple side dish from our Test Kitchen. The potatoes are steamed, then tossed with oil and a flavorful combination of thyme...
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Try this simple Instant Pot® recipe for orzo with fresh spinach and portobello mushrooms - a quick and easy side dish or light main for weekdays.
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This traditional French dish is always welcome at our table. It makes great use of summer's garden bounty.--Donna Rushing, Balk, Alabama
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"Power foods-broccoli, walnuts and cherries-star in this delicious, easy recipe." Joan Ranzini - Waynesboro, Virginia
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One year I had so much summer squash, I was desperate for different ways to prepare it. That's when I came up with this recipe. Serve it as a side dish or on its own as a light meal. -Donald Roberts, Amherst,...
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In an effort to eat healthier, I'm trying to serve more vegetables," relates Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "So I substituted green beans for the pasta in one of my favorite Greek dishes. It's even...
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Creamy and savory, these mashed potatoes are a perfect partner for nearly any entree. They're a snap to put together in advance. -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California
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A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
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When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish. This veggie delight is frequently on the menu. -Jennifer Reid, Farmington, Maine
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Ribbons of buttery carrots and parsnips play double duty as a vibrant visual and tasty side dish-a perfect way to round out a special Thanksgiving for two. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
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My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much-just a hint of both makes this everyday salad something special. -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee
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We first made this side dish for a beef cook-off my sister-in-law entered-our beef didn't win, but we won best sides! -Jennifer Kuehn, Avon, Illinois
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If your favorite appetizers are cheesy potato skins and buffalo chicken wings, you'll find this recipe one to cheer about. Loaded with cheese, sour cream and onions, these hearty, stuffed potatoes get...
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I adapted this recipe from a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook, and it's indicative of the fine German cooking found in this area. If you're looking for an alternative to mashed potatoes, try this dish. -Elsa...
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Bail, parsley and onion salt dress up this simple veggie medley in moments. It has so much flavor, you'd never guess it could be that easy! -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota
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Here's a memorable take on an all-time classic. Maxine Petersohn tops eggplant slices with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese before broiling them. "My family thoroughly enjoys them," she pens from...
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This unique recipe has been a family-favorite secret for years. The layers of tangy cheese, sour cream and sweet onions in this moist cornbread taste so great together! Chopped green chiles could add some...
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This side dish gets its tang from vinegar and its crunch from toasted sesame seeds. This is a wonderful way to dress up that seasonal favorite.-Sheila Elliott, Bear, Delaware
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Sour cream and cream of chicken soup lend to the creamy texture of this tried-and-true casserole. My family prefers this to traditional mashed potatoes. -Mrs. Robert Cody, Dallas, Texas
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After many years of working in a beauty shop, I have quite a collection of delicious recipes from many wonderful cooks...and this is one of our favorites. It's easy because you don't peel the potatoes-and...
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Grilling food in foil packets creates steam so food cooks in its own juices, which makes the contents flavorful and lower in fat. Best of all: no cleanup! -Lisa Finnegan, Forked River, New Jersey
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I've been making this wonderful dish for more than 20 years. I can't even remember where I got the recipe, but it's a great one everyone enjoys!-Mary Ann Morgan, Cedartown, Georgia
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Rich and comforting, this savory spinach casserole will be a welcome addition to the table. You will love the short prep time and decadent taste. -Annette Marie Young, West Lafayette, Indiana
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Acorn squash is my favorite fall vegetable-and it goes to great use in this quick-and-easy side dish.-Rita McPherson, Nashua, New Hampshire
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Winters can be very long here in New Hampshire. I always look forward to the first veggies of spring and making some lighter dishes like this fresh salad. -Jolene Martinelli, Derry, New Hampshire
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I invented this recipe while looking for a different way to cook broccoli that was lower in fat and sodium. Quick, colorful and tasty, it makes a quick and easy accompaniment to a variety of meals.-Jim...
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